Located just three hours north of the Twin Cities on the Mississippi River, Grand Rapids serves as the southern gateway to the Chippewa National Forest and is the birthplace of the legendary Judy Garland. Grand Rapids offers a range of experiences from modern convenience to rustic splendor.

Summers in Grand Rapids are not only beautiful, but full of recreational choices. Enjoy golf, hiking, biking, swimming, or just enjoying the summer breeze on the shore of one of the 1,000 lakes.

Grand Rapids is the hunting headquarters for deer and grouse. For the hunting widows, Visit Grand Rapids hosts a "Girls Weekend" with craft sales and events geared to any non-hunting visits.

When the snow falls, it's time to grab your snowmobile and travel on the more than 1,000 miles of groomed trails accessible from almost every lodging property. Any level of cross-country skiing is available throughout the area.

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